Published on November 18th, 2019 | by Burlington Partnership

October is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month

Calendar

When:

October 1, 2014 – October 31, 2014 all-day

2014-10-01T00:00:00-04:00

2014-11-01T00:00:00-04:00

Where:

Everywhere: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/prevention-intro/prevention-month

From the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy:
Why do we recognize National Substance Abuse Prevention Month?
Every day, far too many Americans are hurt by alcohol and drug abuse. From diminished achievement in our schools, to greater risks on our roads and in our communities, to the heartache of lives cut tragically short, the consequences of substance abuse are profound. Yet, we also know that they are preventable. This month, we pay tribute to all those working to prevent substance abuse in our communities, and rededicate ourselves to building a safer, drug-free America.

Preventing drug use before it begins—particularly among young people—is the most cost-effective way to reduce drug use and its consequences. In fact, recent research has concluded that every dollar invested in school-based substance use prevention programs has the potential to save up to $18 in costs related to substance use disorders.